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GlossaryGooseberry

small, round fruit used in hair care for its benefits

Gooseberry refers to a small, round fruit that grows on shrubs belonging to the genus Ribes. In the context of hair and alopecia, "gooseberry" often refers to the Indian gooseberry, or Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), which is renowned for its high vitamin C content and antioxidant properties. Amla is frequently used in traditional medicine and hair care products to promote hair growth, strengthen hair follicles, and prevent hair loss.

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research Indian Gooseberry (Emblica Officinalis Gaertn.) Pharmacological Properties

6 citations , October 2017

Indian Gooseberry has potential for cancer prevention and treatment and promotes hair growth.

research Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Therapeutic Value and Processed Products

2 citations , November 2020 in “CRC Press eBooks”

Amla (Indian gooseberry) offers many health benefits and can be used in various products.

research Health Benefits of Amla or Indian Gooseberry Fruit (Phyllanthus Emblica)

1 citations , January 2012

Amla (Indian gooseberry) has many health benefits, including better digestion, stronger heart, and improved hair growth.

Impact of Indian Gooseberry (Amla) Production on the Socio-Economic Condition of Farmers in Kunda Block, District of Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh

research Impact of Indian Gooseberry (Amla) Production on the Socio-Economic Condition of Farmers in Kunda Block, District of Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh

August 2025 in “International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development”

Amla farming improves farmers' socio-economic conditions in Kunda, UP.

research Indian Gooseberry

January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Indian gooseberry has health benefits.

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community A science based addition to your hair loss routine

in Research/Science 23 upvotes 1 year ago

Blocking the Mitochondrial pyruvate carrier and using aldose reductase inhibitors like Indian gooseberry and berberine may help with hair growth. Magnesium can also be added to increase NADPH.

community Any sources on Geranium sibiricum extract?

in Product 4 years ago

The conversation discusses the use of Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss and explores the potential of Geranium sibiricum extract as a safer alternative. It highlights the difficulty in finding this specific extract and suggests considering other plants with similar compounds, like Indian gooseberry.

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in Treatment 2 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is using finasteride 1mg every other day and seeks a topical solution excluding minoxidil. They are considering various combinations of ingredients like finasteride, dutasteride, and tofacitinib, with options for nourishing oils and other additives.

community Topical solution recommendation

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The user is using finasteride 1mg every other day and seeks a topical solution to complement it, excluding minoxidil. They are considering various combinations of ingredients like finasteride, dutasteride, and tofacitinib, with options for nourishing oils and other additives.

community Vitamin C and hair growth PH levels

in Product 31 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about using vitamin C and Magnesium L-Threonate for hair growth by reducing DHT binding to dermal papilla cells. The original post about vitamin C's pH levels and sebum control was possibly removed by a moderator.